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Vasco da Gama ‘s landing in Calicut in 1498 which sowed the seeds of colonialism in the Indian subcontinent. Fol lowing the first Portuguese landings, other Europeans such as the English, the Dutch, French, Croatians, Austrians and the Danish made forays into India in the following years. Portuguese (1498–1961) The Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama …
Read MoreAs the Mughal imperial authority weakened, the nobles found themselves virtually independent as a collective group and thereby began to rule over their kingdoms. The regional kingdoms that arose in the 18th century were led by powerful rulers like Alivardi Khan, Balaji Viswanath and Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk. Hyderabad Founder: Nizam-ul-Mulk AsafJah (Mansabdar under Mughal Emperor …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Despite facing significant challenges due to a relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh during the fiscal year 2023-24, the state’s GDP is projected to grow at a commendable rate of 7.1%, showing resilience in the face of adversity. Source: TOI About the Sustainable Energy Development in H.P: Himachal Pradesh possesses significant hydroelectric …
Read MoreWhy in the news? External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed bilateral issues and regional situations with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Talks covered West Asia, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific regions, emphasizing progress in bilateral ties. Source: TH India-US Recent Developments : Follows the US agreement to supply 31 armed MQ-9B Predator drones to India. Comes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The launch of ISRO’s weather satellite, INSAT-3DS, onboard the GSLV-F14 rocket. Source: IE About the mission associated with the GSLV’s: GSLV-F14 to launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite, with a 10-year mission life, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. GSLV’s past reliability issues, with four out of 15 launches unsuccessful, make this …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) sanctioned procurements totaling Rs 84,560 crore for the armed forces. Approved acquisitions include 15 maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard, six flight refueller aircraft for the IAF, and new generation anti-tank mines for the Army. About is DAC ● DAC, under …
Read MoreWhy in the news? After seventeen years since its launch, ISRO announces the deorbiting of Cartosat-2, the pioneering satellite of its second-generation high-resolution imaging satellites. The descent into Earth’s atmosphere occurred as predicted on February 14, 2024, leading to the disintegration of all its Source: Slideserve About Cartosat-2 satellite: Cartosat-2 launched on Jan 10, 2007, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is poised to witness a significant increase in copper demand, particularly from the year 2030 onwards. This surge is expected to be driven by the country’s transition towards renewable energy sources and the development of associated infrastructure. Source: Slideserve Understanding Critical Minerals: Critical minerals are essential for both economic development …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India urges Central Asian nations to utilize Iran’s Chabahar port for enhanced connectivity and trade. Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri emphasizes this during the sixth Regional Dialogue in Bishkek, focusing on Afghan-related issues. About Utilising Chabahar Port by India: Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri advocates leveraging Chabahar for maritime …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DAC’s approval of Acceptance of Necessity (AON) for procurement proposals worth ₹184,560 crore marks significant strategic decisions in defence acquisitions. Procurement includes crucial assets like heavy torpedoes for Navy and flight refuel aircraft for Indian Air Force. Source: crackittoday What is a Torpedo? A torpedo is a self-propelled underwater weapon designed …
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